Ann Marie Davis, the spouse of the Prime Minister, has announced plans to broaden the availability of menstrual products across the nation, responding to increasing demands for affordability and variety. This initiative aims to introduce menstrual cups and period underwear to better cater to the diverse needs of women and girls. Mrs. Davis emphasized the importance of offering a range of options to accommodate different users, including students in school swimming programs and elderly women in care facilities. She highlighted that period underwear, in particular, would be more suitable for older women, promoting dignity in personal care. The announcement was made following the launch of the D6 Project documentary earlier this week. Mrs. Davis stressed the necessity of dignity and proper preparation in addressing menstrual health, stating that access to sanitary items is a fundamental right, not a privilege. This renewed focus aligns with advocacy from Equality Bahamas, which recently called on the government to address the high cost and limited variety of feminine hygiene products. The group recommended tax exemptions, local manufacturing, and greater availability of reusable alternatives. Mrs. Davis previously initiated a national feminine hygiene product distribution program in June, which continues to receive widespread requests for more assistance. She reiterated her commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of income or location, have access to affordable menstrual supplies and the ability to choose what works best for them. ‘We have to diversify in how we prepare ourselves,’ Mrs. Davis said. ‘We are diversifying in every other way, and we have to do the same for menstrual care.’
Ann Marie Davis: My office will address expanding menstrual products in country
